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Sen. Klobuchar Says Marches Are “A Moment In Time Like No Other”

Klobuchar says an important piece to adressing the issue is making sure we have economic justice in the country.

June 23, 2020

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WASHINGTON, D.C – Minnesota Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar says this is not an issue only affecting big cities like Minneapolis or New York, but many locations across the nation, including the F-M metro, that want to see a change in policing. Klobuchar acknowledges the good police officers, but says there are also people within police departments that don’t meet the…

Nature Of The North Reopens in Moorhead

The store is a hub for all things nature.

June 23, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.- Nature of the North is the first retail rock climbing and bouldering outlet in the metro. They’ll plan a perfect outdoor trip for your group. Due to COVID-19, they weren’t able to do the grand opening they were hoping for. They say the support and patience from the community has made the wait worth it. The store opened on…

Diversity & inclusion among businesses discussed at The Chamber’s Eggs & Issues

Speakers from Microsoft, Bremer Bank, and Enlight spoke on the best practices for discussing difficult topics in the workplace, encouraging more diverse hiring, and being inclusive to everybody in the workplace.

June 23, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The Chamber hosted a virtual Eggs & Issues on diversity & inclusion issues among Fargo-Moorhead businesses. Speakers from Microsoft, Bremer Bank, and Enlight spoke on the best practices for discussing difficult topics in the workplace, encouraging more diverse hiring, and being inclusive to everybody in the workplace. Mayor Johnathan Judd also spoke on how the government of…

Officer Cody Holte Memorial Service Jun 02

Grand Forks & Bismarck named in top 10 Best Small Cities to Start a Small Business Report

June 23, 2020

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June 2, 2020. Grand Forks Police Department officer Cody Holte’s Memorial Service at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, ND. Mandatory photo credit Russell HonsUNITED STATES – Grand Forks is third and Bismarck is fifth on Go.Verizon.com’s Best Small Cities to Start a Small Business Report. The website praises Grand Forks for the city’s 83% loan approval rate and its…

Software issue delays Tuesday’s COVID-19 test results

June 23, 2020

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CASS COUNTY, N.D.–The North Dakota Department of Health says a software issue with the Electronic Lab Reporting System has delayed most of Tuesday’s COVID-19 test results. The issue has since been resolved, but the numbers affected will not be reported until Wednesday. The numbers that were able to be recorded show seven new COVID-19 cases in North Dakota and one…

32 Below to open Jimmie Allen concert in West Fargo August 8

June 23, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–Jimmie Allen is scheduled to perform at The Lights in West Fargo on August 8. Country artists Matt Stell and Fargo native 32 Below will open for Allen. Jimmie Allen received his first ACM nomination for New Male Artists of the Year in 2019 and became the first black artist to launch a career with two consecutive number…

Early morning crash leads to DWI arrest of Fargo woman

No one was injured during the crash.

June 23, 2020

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MOORHEAD, Minn.–A Fargo woman was arrested Tuesday morning for DWI after crashing her vehicle. The Moorhead Police Department responded to the 1000 block of 40th Avenue South at approximately 2:20 a.m. and found a vehicle crashed in the ditch. A witness told police the vehicle was driving on the sidewalk before going in the ditch. The driver initially left the…

Commission President Dardis issues statement to address racial inequality in West Fargo

Dardis plans to consult a third party to help community better understand how these issues affect people of color. He is asking the community to get involved in the discussion.

June 22, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — West Fargo Commission President Bernie Dardis made it clear that the city’s mission to become more inclusive will not end any time soon. Dardis said that the events over the last few weeks have allowed him to recognize the racial inequalities that still exist in the community. He plans to address these issues and come up…

Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society looking for volunteers

Every Monday and Thursday, people can come out and try their hand at gardening, even if they have no experience.

June 22, 2020

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FARGO, N.D. – The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society is looking for volunteers to come try something new and help build ‘the jewel of Fargo’ Every Monday and Thursday, people can come out and try their hand at gardening, even if they have no experience. The society also has projects like their edible garden, which they say needs volunteers for…

Recount for West Fargo School Board election to continue Tuesday

June 22, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D. — A recount for the West Fargo School Board election began at 10:30 Monday morning, but staff members weren’t able to finish reviewing the ballots. Cass County Election Coordinator DeAnn Buckhouse says the group will reconvene Tuesday morning. Ballots are reviewed manually by county employees and ran through a scanning machine. Eight candidates were in the West…